There has been freemasonry and freemasons on Capitol Hill since at least the day that the cornerstone of the Capitol was laid on September 18, 1793. George Washington was there that day in full masonic regalia, presiding over the ceremony. It was over ten years, however, before the masons officially opened for business on Capitol […]
George Washington may have given his name to our city, but he did not live to see the Federal Government move here. This did not mean that he was never in the city that he always preferred to call “The Federal City.” Indeed, he was here numerous times, often on his way from Mount Vernon […]
Christ Church today is known for its welcoming atmosphere and outreach to the community, including of course its long-time housing of the G Street Cooperative Playschool. It was not always like this, as it began as a much more straight-laced congregation to which the likes of Thomas Jefferson belonged. It was a brief period in […]
We’ve all driven by Specialty Hospital on Massachusetts Avenue NE, between 7th and 8th Streets. You may even have had reason to visit one of the many long-term patients that it now takes care of. It has not always been restricted to this sort of care, and, in fact, for the longest time, there was […]
I have been meaning to write about this particular house for quite a while, but kept being stymied by the incredible numbers of Daniel and Charles Carrolls involved in the story. Taking advantage of a quiet weekend, I have teased out the different strands of this remarkable family, and bring you the story of one […]